Located within the heart of downtown, the Central Business District is made up of industrial structures, many of which have been converted into housing and retail shops over the past decade. Founded during the nineteenth century, the district served as a salient hub for the nearby Port of New Orleans. In 1984, the neighborhood hosted the historic Louisiana World Exposition, which is believed to have “revitalized” the slow decline that the district previously experienced. Also known as the New Orleans Art District, the neighborhood includes numerous arts institutions, many of which are Prospect.5 exhibition venues.

The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC)
Harmony Circle
Hancock Whitney Welcome Center at The Merchant House
Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Ariodante Gallery
Camp Street Studios
Ferrara Showman Gallery
LeMieux Galleries
M Contemporary
McCall Gallery
Octavia Art Gallery
The Parlour Gallery at Camp Street Studios
Spillman/Blackwell
Stella Jones Gallery

For feasting
Carmo ($, vegan)
14 Parishes ($$)
Cellar Door ($$–$$$)
Pêche ($$$)
Compère Lapin ($$$)
August ($$$$)

For small bites and drinks
The Daily Beet ($–$$, gluten free and vegan)
Sidecar Patio and Oyster Bar ($–$$$) 
Catahoula ($$)
Piscobar ($$)
Victory New Orleans ($$)
Pluck ($$–$$$)
New Orleans Drink Lab ($$$)

For shopping/experience
Beaubourg Theatre ($)
Julia Street galleries (free)
The Riverwalk ($$$)